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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.67, 3,120.14 and 1,039.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.67, 3,120.14 and 1,039.43 is: 1,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.67 : 3,120.14 = 1,039.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.67/3,120.14 = 1,039.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.67x = 3,120.14 × 1,039.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.67x = 3,243,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,167.12/2,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.71

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